Pedro Martinez Back With Red Sox As Assistant To GM

BOSTON — — Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez has rejoined the team as a special assistant to the general manager, the team announced on Thursday.

Martinez pitched seven seasons with the Red Sox beginning in 1998 with a 117-37 record and 2.52 ERA. He won three Cy Young awards in his career and went to eight All-Star games.

"We are very excited to have Pedro onboard with us and back in the Red Sox organization," General Manager Ben Cherington said in a release by the team.

"He was one of the game's most dominant pitchers and without a doubt a beloved figure in Red Sox history. Similar to former teammate Jason Varitek, who joined the baseball operations staff in September, Pedro will be involved in several areas, including the evaluation, mentorship, and instruction of young players in Spring Training and throughout the season."

"I am thrilled to be returning to this organization and to the city I love," Martinez said in the same release. "Ben Cherington's meetings this week have been outstanding. It is an honor to be back with the Red Sox and help in any way I can. I am grateful to our leaders; I believe in them, and I thank them for allowing me to return to the field and help us win again. My heart will always live in Boston.

During an 18-year major league career, Martinez was 219-100 with a 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts.